Biodiversity gain plan
Developers should fill in this form to show how a development will achieve biodiversity net gain (BNG).
Applies to England
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Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is mandatory from 12 February 2024.
A biodiversity gain plan is a document that shows how you will achieve BNG. In your biodiversity gain plan you must provide evidence for your BNG decisions.
You can submit the biodiversity gain plan to your local planning authority after they approve your planning application.
Biodiversity gain plan templates for phased developments will be available soon.
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Last updated 26 March 2024 + show all updates
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Clarified that biodiversity gain plan templates for phased developments will be available soon.
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Updated gain plan templates to fix broken link and make small content changes.
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Updated box at top of page to state that biodiversity net gain (BNG) is mandatory from 12 February 2024 and removed the 'draft guidance' label. Changes to make terminology consistent with other BNG guidance. Removed repeated information from 'Submit a biodiversity gain plan'.
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